Toon-A-Vision Grabs Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL

Canada’s Toon-A-Vision has picked up Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, which will be the first anime series to air on the kids’ and family channel.

The series is slated to air in HD on Toon-A-Vision’s new cable-TV station on weekdays at 4:30 p.m. and weekends at 9 a.m. The show follows Yuma as he learns to duel from Astral, a mysterious visitor from another universe. In return, Yuma helps Astral regain his memories, and together they take dueling to the next level. Viewers can follow along from home as Yuma learns both the basics of dueling and never-before-seen strategies.

“We are excited and very proud to bring Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL to the channel,” said Adam Mimnagh, president of Toon-A-Vision. “The series fits perfectly into our schedule targeting 8- to 12-year-olds who love anime and Yu-Gi-Oh!”